Course Title: Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2009
Course Code: MANU5910C
Course Title: Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4213 - Certificate IV in Textile Technology and Production
Course Contact : Rafael Beltran
Course Contact Phone: 9925 9179
Course Contact Email:rafael.beltran@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course covers the skills and knowledge to interpret and apply calculations and specifications within a textile manufacturing environment
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTX4001A Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications |
Element: |
1. Obtain and interpret textile specifications 2. Perform textile calculations 3. Complete records |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Features of systems used to document specifications and techniques for converting specifications across systems, are identified |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Blended learning consisting of classroom activities and practical workshops.
Teaching Schedule
Week Beginning | Session - Topic |
Element Performance criteria |
Assessment Tasks |
9 February 09 | Introducing science in textiles. The importance of fibre, yarn and fabric attributes |
1 |
|
16 February 09 | Moisture regain - Calculating percentage of moisture found in synthetic and natural fibres | 1,2 | 1.Practical |
23 February 09 | Revision of basics - Unit of mass – fabric gsm | 1,2 |
2.Practical |
2 March 09 | Revision of basics - Single thread test | 1,2 | 3.Practical |
9 March 09 | Graphical representation of data | 1,2 | |
16 March 09 | Graphical representation of data cont. | 1,2 | |
23 March 09 | Yarn convert systems | 1,2 | |
30 March 09 | Review | 1,2 | 1.Quiz |
6 April 09 | Easter Holidays | ||
13 April 09 | Easter Holidays | ||
20 April 09 | Accuracy and precision | 1,2,3 |
|
27 April 09 | The physical property of yarns | 1,2,3 |
4.Practical |
4 May 09 | Effect of fabric specifications on resultant fabric characteristics | 1,2,3 | 5.Practical |
11 May 09 | Applications of elasticity and force | 1,2 | |
18 May 09 | Calculations in planning and control | 1,2,3 | |
25 May 09 | Profit, Markup, Markdown & Margins | 1,2 | |
1 June 09 | Visual Presentation of Data | 3 |
|
8 June 09 | Review | 1,2,3 | |
15 June 09 | Assessment Week - Quiz | 1,2,3 | 2.Quiz |
22 June 09 | Assessment Week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
1. Brearley, A., An outline of statistical methods for use in the textile industry 8th Edition, WIRA, 1974. |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students will study experimental textiles in tutorials, practical experimentation and through prescribed exercises and assessment work.
Assessment Tasks
1.Quiz (2) 30%
2.Folio presentation of practical work (5) 70%
Assessment Matrix
Elements | Quiz | Folio |
1. Obtain and interpret textile specifications | Yes | Yes |
2. Perform textile calculations | Yes | Yes |
3. Complete records | - | Yes |
Other Information
- Assessment task deemed competent if pass mark of 50% or greater is achieved.
- Students must pass all assessment tasks to achieve a pass in this course
- One re-submit per assessment task is allowed.
- Negotiation to vary assessment methods may be made in special circumstances. This is subject to the discretion of the trainer after consideration of the learner’s request and is done on a needs basis.
This guideline maybe subject to change.
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